Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken delivers tender, flavorful chicken bathed in a rich barbecue sauce, perfect for any occasion. This effortless recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting dish that is sure to impress. Ideal for meal prep, gatherings, or cozy family dinners, this pulled chicken can be served on buns with your favorite toppings for a deliciously satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 28 minute
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Scatter the chopped onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
- In a separate bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined. Pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it in a bowl before returning it to the pot and mixing with the sauce.
- Serve on toasted buns with optional garnishes like coleslaw or pickles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. - Experiment with different barbecue sauces or add jalapeños for extra heat. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for three months.